| Literature DB >> 15199535 |
Janie Canty-Mitchell1, Joan K Austin, Kim Jaffee, Rong Amy Qi, Nancy Swigonski.
Abstract
This study examined caregiver perceptions of mental health problems and counseling needs in low-income children with special health care needs (CSHCN). Interviewers collected data from 257 caregivers of CSHCN (61% males; 60% African American; Mean age = 8.4 years) attending six Midwestern inner-city health clinics. Measures included the Child Behavior Checklist (CBCL) and an investigator-designed questionnaire. CBCL T-scores indicated that 38% of CSHCN had a behavioral or mental health problem, but only 26% of caregivers perceived the need for treatment or counseling. CSHCN should be assessed and referred appropriately for behavioral and mental health problems during routine health care visits.Entities:
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Year: 2004 PMID： 15199535 DOI： 10.1016/j.apnu.2004.03.003
Source DB: PubMed Journal: Arch Psychiatr Nurs ISSN： 0883-9417 Impact factor: 2.218